Electrical Estimator

QLM, Skilled Staffing Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Labor Management (QLM) in Florida is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to accurately forecast costs for commercial electrical installations. You will review plans, perform material takeoffs, and develop budgets across multiple projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of estimating software (McCormick, Accubid, Bluebeam), excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously while communicating with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in commercial electrical estimating.
• Knowledge of commercial electrical industry.
• Experience with estimating software McCormick, Accubid, Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to conduct site visits.

Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation - prepare estimates based on drawings, specs and site conditions.
• Review of Drawings & Specifications - analyze plans for project requirements.
• Material Takeoff - quantify materials and equipment needed.
• Budget Creation & Management - develop and maintain budgets across projects.
• Bid Preparation - prepare comprehensive bid proposals for clients.
• Risk Management - identify risks and mitigation strategies affecting cost/schedule.
• Communication and Negotiation - liaise with clients, PMs, contractors, and vendors.
• Change Orders - evaluate and prepare changes to scope of work.
• Compiling and recording actual costs - maintain cost records.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Commercial experience

Estimating software

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Site visits

Tools

McCormick

Accubid

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

An Electrical Estimator is responsible for estimating the cost of electrical installations and projects. The role involves assessing the scope of work, reviewing project plans, calculating the material, labor and overhead cost to generate an accurate cost.

Electrical Estimator Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation - cost estimates for projects based on plans, specifications and site conditions.
• Review of Drawings & Specifications - analyze blueprints, schematics and project specifications to understand project requirements for accurate estimate cost
• Material Takeoff - conduct material takeoffs from plans and drawings to quantify supplies and equipment needed for project
• Budget Creation & Management - develop and maintain project budgets including labor, materials and equipment costs to assist with tracking expenditures throughout the project
• Bid Preparation: - prepare comprehensive and accurate bid proposals for submission to clients
• Risk Management - Identify potential risk and challenges that could affect the project's cost or scheduling; provide recommendations to mitigate foreseen risk
• Communication and Negotiation - communicate with clients, project managers, contractors, and vendors on project requirements and negotiate pricing
• Change Orders - evaluate and prepare change orders for any modifications from the original scope of work
• Compiling and recording actual costs

Electrical Estimator Skills

• 5 years experience in commercial electrical estimating
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial electrical industry (hands on experience preferred)
• Experience with estimating software (McCormick, Accubid, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a diverse, dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Good communicator
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as conduct site visits on construction sites

Quality Labor Management (QLM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, transgender status or sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company complies with applicable Federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.